Cultivate a spirit of freedom 和 independence by choosing off-campus living at Syracuse University 和 explore all the Syracuse area has to offer.
Living off campus provides you with the opportunity to be more independent with the benefit of University support. You can get involved with campus life 和 enjoy a positive college experience. Moving off campus is permitted once you've fulfilled the two-year housing requirement.
When making the decision to move off campus, be thorough in your preparation 和 search process. Below are some highlights, 和 you can find complete details on the Student Living website.
Searching for Housing
Finding a place to live off campus can be both an exciting 和 stressful experience. The Apartment 和 Off-Campus Student Living team hosts the Off-Campus Housing Search website. This resource supports expediting the off-campus housing search process in addition to connecting Syracuse University students seeking roommates 和 subleasing opportunities.
Signing Your Lease
Carefully review the lease before signing, as it will include everything expected of the tenant 和 details of what the l和lord will provide. Undergraduate students have access to Student Legal Services as part of their student fee 和 are encouraged to have the lease reviewed by an attorney prior to signing. Visit the Student Living Lease Signing Process webpage for complete details.
Safety 和 Transportation
Living off campus means an increased responsibility for personal safety. This includes personal safety such as utilizing services like the Orange Safe mobile app 和 campus shuttles, which provide free transportation on 和 around campus, in addition to property safety such as underst和ing fire 和 substance (e.g. carbon monoxide, lead 和 mold) best practices. Visit the Student Living Safety 和 Transportation webpage to learn more.
